Superintendent Hilda Zisadza (47) of ZRP Mt Darwin District Headquarters was among the three people who died in a horrific road accident that occurred near Skyline Tollgate along Masvingo road on Monday, police have confirmed.
National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi also released the names of the other victims of the accident; Evermore Mhembere (40) of 1231 5th Crescent, Glen View 1 and Munyaradzi Chidamba (7) of 1231 5th Crescent Glen View 1, Harare. Asst Comm Nyathi said:
The Zimbabwe Republic Police expresses its deepests condolences to the bereaved families of three peoplewho died as a result of a Road Traffic Accident which occured near Skyline Tollgate along Masvingo Road on 15 February 2021 at around 1630 hours.
A Freightliner haulage truck encroached into the lane of oncoming traffic, resulting in a collision with a Toyota Rush vehicle with four people on board.
The Toyota Rush vehicle veered off the road, overturned and landed on its roof. The driver and the two passengers died on the spot while the fourth person sustained serious injuries.
Asst Comm Nyathi urged motorists to be observant, exercise extreme caution, avoid speeding and to be conscious while on the roads.